Denise Mina
Rizzio: Darkland Tales
Rizzio: Darkland Tales
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"The Dinner Party" is a tour de force work of art that was longlisted for the 2022 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award. It is a tale of sex, secrets, and lies set in 16th-century Scotland and explores the lengths that men and women will go to in the search for love and power.
Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Birlinn General
A Tour de Force Work of Art
The Wall Street Journal has hailed Denise Mina's novel, "The Wall Street Journal," as one of the Best Books of the Year. It has also been longlisted for the 2022 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award.
Set on a Saturday evening in March 1566, the novel revolves around Mary, Queen of Scots, who is six months pregnant and hosting a supper party in her private chambers. However, she is unaware that her Palace is surrounded by an army of men who are planning to murder her friend and secretary, David Rizzio, a handsome Italian man sitting across the table from her. Lord Darnley, Mary's husband, desires that the murder take place in front of her, and he wants her to witness it.
Denise Mina's portrayal of the sexual dynamics and politics of power is masterful. The novel explores the complex relationships between men and women, monarchs and subjects, and masters and servants. The period is meticulously researched, yet the writing is light and evocative, with quick and subtle characterizations that are utterly convincing.
"The Wall Street Journal" is a tale of sex, secrets, and lies. It delves into the lengths that men and women will go to in their search for love and power. The novel is filled with suspense, tension, and unexpected twists, keeping readers engaged until the very end.
In conclusion, "The Wall Street Journal" is a tour de force work of art that showcases Denise Mina's exceptional talent as a writer. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, suspense, and complex characterizations. The novel's longlisting for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award is a testament to its excellence.
Weight: 214g
Dimension: 137 x 205 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846975677
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